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Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, long ways from home
It is a universal principle that everyone should treat strangers with kindness, especially when they are far away from their home.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, a long ways from home
Reiterates the idea that treating strangers well is important, emphasizing the distance from their home as a factor.
Be careful how you treat a stranger, by belying you turn him away
Caution against mistreating strangers, as dishonesty or unkindness may lead them to leave.
But the fear that he might endanger will drive him from your gate
Expresses the fear that mistreating a stranger could create a sense of danger, prompting them to leave your presence.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, long ways from home
Reiteration of the importance of treating strangers well, especially when they are far from their home.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, a long ways from home
Reiterates the idea that treating strangers well is important, emphasizing the distance from their home as a factor.
Be mindful of your speaking, careful how you go along
Emphasizes the importance of thoughtful speech and careful interactions with strangers.
You must always treat a poor stranger right and accept him in your home
Stresses the necessity of treating a poor stranger with kindness and welcoming them into your home.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, long ways from home
Reiteration of the importance of treating strangers well, especially when they are far from their home.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, a long ways from home
Reiterates the idea that treating strangers well is important, emphasizing the distance from their home as a factor.
All of us down here are strangers, none of us have no home
Highlights the shared experience of being strangers without a home among the people mentioned in the song.
Don't ever hurt your brother and cause him to feel alone
Advises against causing harm to others, especially those close to you, as it may lead to feelings of isolation.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, long ways from home
Reiteration of the importance of treating strangers well, especially when they are far from their home.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right, a long ways from home
Reiterates the idea that treating strangers well is important, emphasizing the distance from their home as a factor.
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
Final emphasis on the universal importance of treating strangers with kindness and respect.
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